Tag Archives: bluetooth-speaker

Not too long ago Marshall announced a new set of Alexa-enabled Wi-Fi speakers. Now it’s upgraded its line of home Bluetooth speakers with new models that range in size from small (Acton II) to medium (Stanmore II) to large (Woborn II). They start at $249 or £219 with no word yet on Australian pricing. All …

Hey, metro-Detroit folks… if you were planning to attend tonight’s Cheapskate program at the Livonia Public Library, I’m sorry to say it’s canceled. My next program is in November and I’ll share more details as the date gets closer. In related news, I awoke today to stabbing pains in my neck and shoulder — thanks, stupid body! — so this …

I’m traveling today, cheeps, but I’m excited to bring you a rerun of one of my favorite discoveries from earlier this year — and at a Cheapskate-exclusive lower price! In my tenure as the Cheapskate, I’ve seen a lot of Bluetooth speakers. Big ones, small ones, cute ones, stylish ones. But this one? This one makes my heart go pitter …

Audiophiles share a common passion for great sound, that’s what makes us audiophiles. Sound quality is a top priority, because once you’ve lived with great sound with speakers or headphones, you can’t settle for less.  As one of my pals recently put it, “I can stop being an audiophile nerd, but I’ll always be an audiophile. Once an audiophile always …

I cover all sorts of audio gear, everything from dirt-cheap subwoofers to extravagantly expensive turntables; there’s something for every budget.  This time it’s a system with a Lepai LP2020TI stereo integrated amplifier that sells for the low, low price of just $38, mated with Dayton Audio B652 Air speakers that go for $50 a pair on Amazon. I’ll cut right …

Labor Day isn’t really a big “tech-deal” holiday, right? Tell that to Best Buy. The big-box store just took the wraps off some pretty sweet discounts, and I’ve rounded up the items I think are worth a look: Ninja The Ninja Coffee Bar Brewer with Thermal Carafe for $100 (save $100): Why monkey around with pricey, environmentally unfriendly K cups …

At Samsung’s lavish Unpacked 2018, the tech powerhouse announced two new gadgets we all expected — the Galaxy Note 9 phone and a new Galaxy Watch — as well as one we didn’t: the Galaxy Home smart speaker. You know, the speaker that looks like a cauldron, fondue pot or backyard grill. The Home is Samsung’s first speaker based on Bixby, …

A US college is bringing Amazon’s Alexa onto its campus and in force. Saint Louis University will put 2,300 Amazon Echo Dots in dorm rooms by the start of classes later this month, according to the Missouri university’s blog post. The Alexa-enabled devices will answer more than 100 questions regarding the university, such as “Where is the registrar’s office?” and …

You might think of Bluetooth as that handy radio technology that connects your phone to your wireless earbuds. But Intel has co-opted it to try to keep drones from falling out of the sky. The chipmaker has proposed a system called Open Drone ID with which the unmanned aircraft, whether piloted or flying under remote control, use Bluetooth to broadcast …

Let’s get a jump-start on holiday shopping, shall we? I mean, I know you already have all the Bluetooth speakers you could possibly need, but Secret-Santa, Yankee-Swap and 5th-night-of-Chanukah time will be here before you know it. This speaker is the perfect cheap gift candidate. For a limited time, and while supplies last, the VicTsing 5W wireless speaker is $12.49 …